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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: MISR Stereo Imagery of Blue Mountain Fires in New South Wales, Australia
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Oct 24, 2013

MISR Stereo Imagery of Blue Mountain Fires in New South Wales, Australia

NASA Terra spacecraft passed over the Blue Mountains to the west and north of Sydney, A mild winter and an extremely...

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NASA image: NASA MISR Instrument Captures View of Mountain Fire Near Idyllwild, Calif.
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Jul 20, 2013

NASA MISR Instrument Captures View of Mountain Fire Near Idyllwild, Calif.

NASA Terra spacecraft passed over the Mountain Fire near Idyllwild, Calif., on Jul. 17, 2013. Los Angeles and the...

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NASA image: Aracar Volcano, Andes Mountains, Argentina near Chile Border
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Sep 4, 2008

Aracar Volcano, Andes Mountains, Argentina near Chile Border

The Andes Mountains, part of the Southern Cordillera formed from subduction zone volcanism at the convergent...

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NASA image: California's Central Valley toward the Rocky Mountains
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Aug 3, 2025

California's Central Valley toward the Rocky Mountains

iss073e0420556 (Aug. 3, 2025) --- From bottom to top, or from west to east in this orientation, California's Central...

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NASA image: Closer Look: Majestic Mountains and Frozen Plains
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Sep 17, 2015

Closer Look: Majestic Mountains and Frozen Plains

Just 15 minutes after its closest approach to Pluto on July 14, 2015, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft looked back...

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NASA image: Pluto Majestic Mountains, Frozen Plains and Foggy Hazes
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Sep 17, 2015

Pluto Majestic Mountains, Frozen Plains and Foggy Hazes

Just 15 minutes after its closest approach to Pluto on July 14, 2015, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft looked back...

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NASA image: Los Angeles Basin
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Jun 29, 2009

Los Angeles Basin

The Los Angeles Basin is bordered on the north by the San Gabriel Mountains. Other smaller basins are separated by...

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NASA image: Ice Mountains and Plains
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Sep 24, 2015

Ice Mountains and Plains

High-resolution images of Pluto taken by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft just before closest approach on July 14,...

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NASA image: Proteus in flight over mountains near Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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Mar 15, 2002

Proteus in flight over mountains near Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Proteus in flight over mountains near Las Cruces, New Mexico.

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NASA image: Dinaric Alps as seen from STS-66 Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Dinaric Alps as seen from STS-66 Atlantis

The Adriatic coast of Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia is centered at approximately 44.5 degrees north and 15.0...

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NASA image: Himalayan Mountain Range
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Apr 14, 1981

Himalayan Mountain Range

STS001-12-350 (12-14 April 1981) --- India and China, the Ladokh and Zaskar Ranges of the Great Himalaya are clearly...

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NASA image: NASA MISR Instrument Captures Stereo View of Mountain Fire Near Idyllwild, Calif.
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Jul 20, 2013

NASA MISR Instrument Captures Stereo View of Mountain Fire Near Idyllwild, Calif.

NASA MISR instrument onbard NASA Terra spacecraft captured a stereo view of Mountain Fire near Idyllwild, Calif. in...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission
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Apr 18, 1994

Earth observations taken during the STS-59 mission

STS059-225-072 (9-20 April 1994) --- Orient with the tuning fork away from the viewer (sunglint is always south of...

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NASA image: STS-65 Earth observation of Northern Chile & Andes Mtns taken from OV-102
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 Earth observation of Northern Chile & Andes Mtns taken from OV-102

STS-65 Earth observation taken aboard Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, shows Northern Chile and the Andes...

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NASA image: NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium
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Apr 5, 2022

NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium

Dr. Kate Calvin, NASA's chief scientist and senior climate advisor, speaks at the 37th Space Symposium, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium
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Apr 5, 2022

NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium

Dr. Kate Calvin, NASA's chief scientist and senior climate advisor, speaks at the 37th Space Symposium, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium
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Apr 5, 2022

NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium

Dr. Kate Calvin, NASA's chief scientist and senior climate advisor, speaks at the 37th Space Symposium, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada Mountain Range as seen from STS-58
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Oct 20, 1994

Sierra Nevada Mountain Range as seen from STS-58

STS058-72-004 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- The Sierra Nevada Mountain Range can be seen in this north-looking high...

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NASA image: Perspective View, Syracuse, Oneida Lake, Utica, Upstate New York
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Jun 15, 2000

Perspective View, Syracuse, Oneida Lake, Utica, Upstate New York

This perspective view of upstate New York shows Lake Ontario in the lower left, the Adirondack Mountains in the...

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NASA image: Sichuan Earthquake in China
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Jun 6, 2008

Sichuan Earthquake in China

This image acquired by NASA Terra satellite May 12, 2008, shows faults within the mountains, but near and almost...

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NASA image: Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, Shaded Relief with Height as Color
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Mar 13, 2003

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, Shaded Relief with Height as Color

Shenandoah National Park lies astride part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which form the southeastern range of the...

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NASA image: ED10-0236-35
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Aug 17, 2010

ED10-0236-35

The Air Force F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology aircraft flew at low levels above the Sierra Nevada...

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NASA image: DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Mint Canyon near the San Gabriel Mountains
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Feb 20, 1998

DC-8 Airborne Laboratory in flight over Mint Canyon near the San Gabriel Mountains

NASA DC-8 airborne laboratory flying over Mint Canyon near the snow-covered San Gabriel Mountains of California. The...

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NASA image: MISR Views Delaware Bay, Chesapeake Bay, and the Appalachian Mountains
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Jun 20, 2000

MISR Views Delaware Bay, Chesapeake Bay, and the Appalachian Mountains

These multi-angle images of Delaware Bay, Chesapeake Bay, and the Appalachian Mountains, acquired 24 March 2000 from...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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